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>>> the first u.s. woman president. from michelle in chile to angela in germany and ellen swearingn was held on the grounds of the capitol, which just a few years ago was a battle zone in presidents and heads of states? well, according to a new cbs poll, a phenomminally hig number of americans say the would vote for a qualified woman running for president. 92%. indeed, many believe the united states has alreadyge period of time have held presidential policy. so, is america now ready for u.s. president who say woman? >> we'll ask the author of the widely read and intriguing book, about the wives of american presidents, all of them titled rating the first lady's. john benjamin roberts th second. one-on-one is brought to you isy month. why don't we have a woman president in the unite states? why haven't we had one? >> i think the answer to that is simply that american women may not be ready for it. a majority of the voters ar fee may president we would probably have one. i'm being a little bit flip. the thuth is we are not
>>> the first u.s. woman president. from michelle in chile to angela in germany and ellen swearingn was held on the grounds of the capitol, which just a few years ago was a battle zone in presidents and heads of states? well, according to a new cbs poll, a phenomminally hig number of americans say the would vote for a qualified woman running for president. 92%. indeed, many believe the united states has alreadyge period of time have held presidential policy. so, is america now ready...
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workers there build ships for the u.s. navy. he said hundreds of thousands of jobs could be lost in virginia alone. the mandated cuts in defense and other areas were postponed when congress discussed a so-called fiscal cliff in december. congress has not come up with any measures to deal with deficits. and unless concessions are made, americans will have to bear the brunt of $85 billion in budget cuts. let's take a look at the markets now. first getting a check of ocks. tokyo stock prices are trading lower today. market watchers say investors remain concerned about italy's fiscal restructuring. meanwhile, sentiment is somewhat supported by tuesday's u.s. stock market gains as housing data exceeded market expectations. the nikkei, though, at the moment down over .8% at 11,302. that is down .8% from tuesday's close. now let's take a look at the currency markets, see what's happening there. now, the dollar is trading just slightly higher against the yen. sources say market players a buying the dollar due to an optimistic view on th
workers there build ships for the u.s. navy. he said hundreds of thousands of jobs could be lost in virginia alone. the mandated cuts in defense and other areas were postponed when congress discussed a so-called fiscal cliff in december. congress has not come up with any measures to deal with deficits. and unless concessions are made, americans will have to bear the brunt of $85 billion in budget cuts. let's take a look at the markets now. first getting a check of ocks. tokyo stock prices are...
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in brussels, u.s. defense secretary leon panetta said it's unclear how many americans would be part of that longer-term force. >> we want to be able to have the flexibility to look at a range of options that we ought to have for our enduring presence but i want to make very clear that the range of options we were discussing was with regards to the nato force and the nato force consists of both a u.s. presence plus nato contributions. >> sreenivasan: some 66,000 u.s. troops are currently stationed in afghanistan. in egypt, a general strike in the city of port said entered a sixth day, with major new protests. thousands of people rallied in the streets waving signs and chanting slogans demanding that president mohammed morsi step down. they also denounced his call for new elections, beginning in april. >> ( translated ): morsi's call for parliamentary elections is null. i want to give a message to morsi who is a representative of the muslim brotherhood group. i want to tell him that port said is the one
in brussels, u.s. defense secretary leon panetta said it's unclear how many americans would be part of that longer-term force. >> we want to be able to have the flexibility to look at a range of options that we ought to have for our enduring presence but i want to make very clear that the range of options we were discussing was with regards to the nato force and the nato force consists of both a u.s. presence plus nato contributions. >> sreenivasan: some 66,000 u.s. troops are...
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for more on the sequestration and what it means for the u.s. military. i'm joined by deputy secretary of defense ashton carter. welcome, mr. secretary s let justick up wth tat coent from some republicans that this is exaggerated. >> well, for us in the defense department, unfortunately, it's not exaggerated. in fact, we don't want to take any of these steps. we certainly are trying to do it in the way that does the minimum damage to national security. we don't have a lot of flexibility, and we don't have a lot of time in that regard. sequester requires us to find $46 billion in the last half of the year, and then we have an additional problem with the lack of an appropriations bill, which is a particular problem for us. you put those two things togher, and in some of accounts that fund training, for example, for army units, those accounts are 30% short over the year, and now we only have half the year in which to make up those savings. what that means is we're ging to protect the wars in afghanistan-- we've got to nund them. we have to fund-- need to fun
for more on the sequestration and what it means for the u.s. military. i'm joined by deputy secretary of defense ashton carter. welcome, mr. secretary s let justick up wth tat coent from some republicans that this is exaggerated. >> well, for us in the defense department, unfortunately, it's not exaggerated. in fact, we don't want to take any of these steps. we certainly are trying to do it in the way that does the minimum damage to national security. we don't have a lot of flexibility,...
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it also calls for better coordination to help u.s. companies protect themselves. at a washington briefing, attorney general eric holder said the damage done by economic espionage is growing. >> the stakes have never really been higher. in some industries, a single trade secret can be worth millions or even billions of dollars. trade secret theft can require companies to lay off employees, close factories, to lose sales and profits, to experience a decline in competitive position and advantage or even to go out of business. >> sreenivasan: the announcement came on the heels of a report by a virginia cyber-security firm. the findings directly accused the chinese military of hacking more than 140 companies in the u.s. and elsewhere. japanese investigators have found that a lithium ion battery in a boeing 787 damliner was wired incorrectly. that word came today from japan's transport safety board. an all nippon airways plane was forced to make an emergency landing last month when the main battery overheated and started smoking. that incident and others prompted the wo
it also calls for better coordination to help u.s. companies protect themselves. at a washington briefing, attorney general eric holder said the damage done by economic espionage is growing. >> the stakes have never really been higher. in some industries, a single trade secret can be worth millions or even billions of dollars. trade secret theft can require companies to lay off employees, close factories, to lose sales and profits, to experience a decline in competitive position and...
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of a team of skilled policy advocates driving a remarkable turnaround that has already changed the u.s. political landscape. >> warming isn't, in fact, accelerating. in fact, there's been none for 15 years. >> hockenberry: there's christopher monckton, a big draw at these meetings, who brings the skeptics to their feet every time. >> god bless america. >> hockenberry: republican congressman james sensenbrenner of wisconsin, vice chairman of the use science committee. >> paul krugman accused my colleagues and me of treason against the planet. (laughter) >> hockenberry: there's chris horner from the competitive enterprise institute... >> ...economic salvation. this is our way out. >> hockenberry: and james taylor, senior flow at the heartland institute, organizer of this gathering. >> the debate indeed is over. in the years prior to 2007, the 2008 elections, we actually heard from many folks that we should tone it down on global warming, we should not talk about the issue, because the court of public opinion had already decided and we were on the losing end. but we believe that if we pre
of a team of skilled policy advocates driving a remarkable turnaround that has already changed the u.s. political landscape. >> warming isn't, in fact, accelerating. in fact, there's been none for 15 years. >> hockenberry: there's christopher monckton, a big draw at these meetings, who brings the skeptics to their feet every time. >> god bless america. >> hockenberry: republican congressman james sensenbrenner of wisconsin, vice chairman of the use science committee....
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the u.s. postal service takes center stage in d.c. today. linda bell joins us from bloomberg headquarters in new york. good wednesday mourned. >> -- morning. >> the postmaster general is expected to make a major announcement this morning. he will respond to a board of governors recommendation to accelerate the restructuring of the postal service. the question is what does this mean? postal service employees say this could mean closing some facilities next month instead of next year and possibly stopping saturday service. we will be watching closely. if you have visited fema parks like fantasyland in florida they have had better than expected earnings. -- theme parks. fantasylands should be done by sometime next year. if you think the economy is hurting your love life. 2/3 of singles say they have not changed their habits over the past the four years. 54% of single will not take someone with considerable credit card debt. d.c. residents have been hit with cupid's arrow. linda bell reporting for
the u.s. postal service takes center stage in d.c. today. linda bell joins us from bloomberg headquarters in new york. good wednesday mourned. >> -- morning. >> the postmaster general is expected to make a major announcement this morning. he will respond to a board of governors recommendation to accelerate the restructuring of the postal service. the question is what does this mean? postal service employees say this could mean closing some facilities next month instead of next year...
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. >> right now, we have breaking news from capitol hill where a majority of the u.s. senate has voted to confirm chuck hagel to be the next secretary of defense. the standoff over one of president obama's most contention nominations came to an end when senators put the nomination up for a full vote. republicans held up the vote in part because of their demands for more answers related to the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi. he will replace leon panetta. >> you heard about the debate over cell phones and whether they could cause cancer. you probably haven't heard about the steps a growing number of people that are worried about it are taking right now. kristin fisher is going to take us to a remote town in west virginia to meet some of those wireless refugees. >> eventually, seeing people using cellular phones may seem as common place as someone checking time on a watch. >> when cell phones first hit the u.s. market in the mid 80s, there were a few thousand subscribers. today, there are more cell phones than there are people. 322million. on top of that, 20 mil
. >> right now, we have breaking news from capitol hill where a majority of the u.s. senate has voted to confirm chuck hagel to be the next secretary of defense. the standoff over one of president obama's most contention nominations came to an end when senators put the nomination up for a full vote. republicans held up the vote in part because of their demands for more answers related to the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi. he will replace leon panetta. >> you heard about...
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the u.s. is the largest wine market in the world. according to suppliers, the u.s. consumes 13% of all wine produced globally. that number is up 2% from last year. most imports apparently come from argentina. that's followed by chile and australia. wine consumption going down in france and italy. so more foreign producers are aiming for the ugs market. >> if you plan to watch the super bowl at a bar in baltimore, perhaps with a glass of wine, plan to get there early and stay late. police say closing -- will be closing streets on the hotspots to keep pedestrians safe. they'll shut down the roads at halftime. that means it could be hard to find a parking spot before the game or to get around town after the game. the police department is also bringing in extra officers to make sure ravens fans don't get out of hand if the team wins or loses. >>> pop singer beyonce says she will sing live at the super bowl halftime show this weekend following the inauguration lip-synch controversy. she broke her silence yesterday by asking everyone to please stand when she began her pre
the u.s. is the largest wine market in the world. according to suppliers, the u.s. consumes 13% of all wine produced globally. that number is up 2% from last year. most imports apparently come from argentina. that's followed by chile and australia. wine consumption going down in france and italy. so more foreign producers are aiming for the ugs market. >> if you plan to watch the super bowl at a bar in baltimore, perhaps with a glass of wine, plan to get there early and stay late. police...
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the hotel in atlantic city will be the first casino if the u.s. to let guests gamble over the tv in their hotel rooms. pick up the clicker. starting next week, the e- casino program will let players set up electronic accounts and risk up to $2500 a day. you don't even have to get out of bed. >> oh, man. >> can you afford the room rate after that if you blow it. >> is gambling that strenuous to begin with that you can't get out of bed and go downstairs? >> i don't want to say anymore. >> lips are sealed. >> lips are sealed. >> brutal. >>> 4:42. still ahead, maryland lawmakers are getting ready to start a debate that could save some children's lives across the state. we'll explain. >>> if you cross a certain line, that one, you will be ticketed. some saying new red light cameras in our region are going just too far. >> wusa9 returns in two minutes with those stories and of course your weather first. we'll be right back. >>> good morning. welcome back to wusa9. coming up on 4:45 this tuesday morning. a great day in our neighborhoods. >> it's really g
the hotel in atlantic city will be the first casino if the u.s. to let guests gamble over the tv in their hotel rooms. pick up the clicker. starting next week, the e- casino program will let players set up electronic accounts and risk up to $2500 a day. you don't even have to get out of bed. >> oh, man. >> can you afford the room rate after that if you blow it. >> is gambling that strenuous to begin with that you can't get out of bed and go downstairs? >> i don't want to...
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. >> in addition to gun control, the president also said he's withdrawing half the u.s. troops from afghanistan this year. a hike to $9. he's asked for that by 2015. and he wants to lower energy use to combat climate change. >>> the president also called for helping the middle class. this morning, republicans are dismissing it as nothing more than big government spend and going taxes. >> congressman are reacting to the speech. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill with more. >> reporter: a lot of these issues the president brought you are domestic issues and economic issues. many of those high interest to viewers here in the dc metro area. we did invite two of our local representatives to join us this morning. we're going to be speaking with representative rob whitman. thank you for coming. and also last minute you just made it, welcome represent john delaney. let me ask you gentleman both, in relation to the president's agenda, are we going to find compromise. first, you campaigned on compromise. are you going to be finding compromise with republicans? >> i think so.
. >> in addition to gun control, the president also said he's withdrawing half the u.s. troops from afghanistan this year. a hike to $9. he's asked for that by 2015. and he wants to lower energy use to combat climate change. >>> the president also called for helping the middle class. this morning, republicans are dismissing it as nothing more than big government spend and going taxes. >> congressman are reacting to the speech. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill with...
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the former u.s. surge ongeneral became a household name with his ain't-smoking crusade but he also spoke out on controversial issues like abortion, drugs and aids. >> people with aids need a helping hand, reading, running errands, the little everyday things that we take for granted become almost impossible to do. >> that is dr. koop in a psa with actor johnny depp and then assistant secretary of health back in 1988. koop served as president reagan's surgeon general from 1981 to 1989. his nomination met a wall of opposition because of his conservative ruse but he is now remembered as a hero to aids activists. he was 96 years old. >>> ikea says it is withdrawing its famous meatballs from stores in 21 countries overseas following reports that the meat could be contaminate. move comes after authorities in the czech republic detected horse dna in packs ever the frozen meatballs. ikea said it has not made its way to any stores in the u.s. all meatballs in the u.s. are made from a u.s. supplier. >>> while n
the former u.s. surge ongeneral became a household name with his ain't-smoking crusade but he also spoke out on controversial issues like abortion, drugs and aids. >> people with aids need a helping hand, reading, running errands, the little everyday things that we take for granted become almost impossible to do. >> that is dr. koop in a psa with actor johnny depp and then assistant secretary of health back in 1988. koop served as president reagan's surgeon general from 1981 to...
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the to see you this morning, a.nd >> they are talking a lot about u.s. air-american merger for quite some time. they tell us here at the number that they are inching closer to form the world's biggest carrier. something could be hammered out week. do keep in mind that the deal be -- could still apart. in the meantime, allied financial is gearing up to repay the garment all of its bailout money. this year, -- the government all of its bailout money. speaking of autos, say you are for a new car. general motors is lowering the chevy malibu. the average price was cut by about $450. this is all part of an effort for the malibu to compete with better-selling mid-sized sedans like the toyota camry. more coming up in the next hour. live at blumberg had in quarters in new york. >> that is quite a distinction. thank you so much. it is 4:37 right now. it is 36 degrees. >> a huge reward has now been offered for information leading est and conviction of a former lapd officer wanted for murder. testill have the la >> a live look out of the capital. it is hard to see,
the to see you this morning, a.nd >> they are talking a lot about u.s. air-american merger for quite some time. they tell us here at the number that they are inching closer to form the world's biggest carrier. something could be hammered out week. do keep in mind that the deal be -- could still apart. in the meantime, allied financial is gearing up to repay the garment all of its bailout money. this year, -- the government all of its bailout money. speaking of autos, say you are for a new...
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regarding fast and furious, as u.s. attorney, would you support atf encouraging federal firearms licensees to sell firearms to those they suspect of being straw purchasers? >> we learned a lot from fast and furious, and the emailed you are referring to encourages us to monitor all the undercover operations. there are cases when they and of criminal activity, and that is a dirty reality of our business, that we have to at times, working with our agents, work with people involved in criminal activity. on a problem with fast and furious was insufficient scrutiny up the chain. we hope that since we have learned lessons from that, we will do a better job of protecting public safety with undercover operations. >> my time is up. >> thank you, senator grassley. senator hirono. >> i would like to thank the family and friends of victims of gun violence with us today. this is a critical issue for our country and our communities. to our testifier, you mentioned that the department supports a stand-alone straw purchasers statute. do
regarding fast and furious, as u.s. attorney, would you support atf encouraging federal firearms licensees to sell firearms to those they suspect of being straw purchasers? >> we learned a lot from fast and furious, and the emailed you are referring to encourages us to monitor all the undercover operations. there are cases when they and of criminal activity, and that is a dirty reality of our business, that we have to at times, working with our agents, work with people involved in...
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. >> the president said it is time to fix immigration, u.s. immigration, and cyber security along with the gun violence. another victim of violent crime. >> the families of newtown deserve a vote. the families of aurora deserve a vote. the families of oak creek, tucson, and the countless other communities deserve a simple vote. >> the republican response, marco rubio rejected the president's call for new government programs, saying the best way to help the economy is to reduce the size of the economy. >> his solution to every problem we face is for washington to tax more and spend more. that is an old idea that has failed every time we have tried. >> while the president has focused on domestic calls -- policy, he did call to end and in its involvement in afghanistan by 2014. he said afghanistan is a shadow -- al qaeda is a shadow of itself but still a threat. >> thank you. aside from the economy the debate over gun control. people took the opportunity to redraw battle lines. >> it was no coincidence that the house chamber was full of people wh
. >> the president said it is time to fix immigration, u.s. immigration, and cyber security along with the gun violence. another victim of violent crime. >> the families of newtown deserve a vote. the families of aurora deserve a vote. the families of oak creek, tucson, and the countless other communities deserve a simple vote. >> the republican response, marco rubio rejected the president's call for new government programs, saying the best way to help the economy is to reduce...
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it will include discussions between iran and including the u.s. plus germany. u.s. vice president joe biden saying recently that the obama administration is willing to hold the direct talks with iran. at the live desk, angie goff, husband news 4. >>> a record amount on gas was spent last year. $2900. the u.s. energy information administration did the study. gas money accounts for 4% of income before taxes. that is the highest estimated percentage of household income spent on gas in nearly 30 years. >>> a new consumer reports study says most turbo charged engines are anything but. most of them are not more powerful or more fuel efficient than cars with regular engines. turbo charged cars pump extra air into the engine. car makers charge more for that. the magazine singled out ford, kia for that. bmw delivered the extra power it promises. >>> boeing is pushing to get the dreamliner back in the skies. cnbc's shartia brantley is here with that story and more. good morning. >> good morning, eun. boeing has requested permission from the faa to conduct test flights of the
it will include discussions between iran and including the u.s. plus germany. u.s. vice president joe biden saying recently that the obama administration is willing to hold the direct talks with iran. at the live desk, angie goff, husband news 4. >>> a record amount on gas was spent last year. $2900. the u.s. energy information administration did the study. gas money accounts for 4% of income before taxes. that is the highest estimated percentage of household income spent on gas in...
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doctors say the discovery may help explain why the u.s. just had its worst year for whooping cough in six decades. whooping cough was common until a vaccine was introduced in the 1940s. >>> here's a question for you -- should workers jet get over-- get overtime pay for reading emails after hours. that's the focus of a federal lawsuit. a chicago police sergeant is suing claiming it owes him and fellow officers overtime pay for answering and replying to work-related issues on the company-issued blackberry. the suit claims police leaders forced their officers to respond to after-hour questions but told them not to file for overtime. if the officers win, they could get millions of dollars in back pay. >>> apple just reached a new milestone. its itunes store set a record with 25 billion songs sold. the song "monkey drums" by chase buck is the 25 billionth download. the lucky customer in germany won an itunes gift card worth more than $13,000. itunes store launched in 2003 and has 26 million songs in its catalog. i'm stauck on the smartphone sto
doctors say the discovery may help explain why the u.s. just had its worst year for whooping cough in six decades. whooping cough was common until a vaccine was introduced in the 1940s. >>> here's a question for you -- should workers jet get over-- get overtime pay for reading emails after hours. that's the focus of a federal lawsuit. a chicago police sergeant is suing claiming it owes him and fellow officers overtime pay for answering and replying to work-related issues on the...
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she went missing in late january, days before she was due back in the u.s. she was discovered on february 2nd. she was bludgeoned over the head. no arrests have been made. her funeral will be held in a staten island church where the mother of two and her husband were married. >>> the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing a florida teen could have his time reduced. george zimmerman pleaded not guilty and said he acted in self-defense when he shot 17-year-old trayvon martin. his lawyers want immunity saying the case falls under the stand-your-ground law in florida. the judge might consider hearing that argument when the case goes to trial june. >>> shock in argentina when a woman marries the man convicted of killing her twin sister. her twin sister was killed in 2010. her boyfriend was convicted of her murder. police had to escort the two from the courthouse while outraged citizens protested. the bride's mother claimed her daughter was mentally unfit to we had and a judge suspended the wedding. the groom is currently serving a 13-year prison senten
she went missing in late january, days before she was due back in the u.s. she was discovered on february 2nd. she was bludgeoned over the head. no arrests have been made. her funeral will be held in a staten island church where the mother of two and her husband were married. >>> the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing a florida teen could have his time reduced. george zimmerman pleaded not guilty and said he acted in self-defense when he shot 17-year-old trayvon martin....
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stepping down as the u.s. olympic basketball coach. how about bobby mitchell? he was honored in his home town of hot springs, arkansas, today. talk about a hometown hero. he is the best. instead of playing major league baseball, he played football for the university of illinois. world-record holder in track. way to go, bobbie. >> i do not remember any opportunity i have had to mention my home town that i did not do it. i often say whenever i'm talking, if bobby mitchell can make it, you can make it. [applause] >> the legend bobby mitchell. in baseball, ross that while there threw two score less innings. bobby mitchell. >> a great athlete and a real gentleman. >> it could be the biggest threat to any gun regulations. do yourself technology allowing you to manufacture the gun parts at home. some say it is an extension of the second amendment. others say it is a threat to public safety. tonight at 11:00. >> live super doppler radio -- radar, areas of rain will end around midnight. temperatures rising to the low were 50's. colder on thursday and friday. cold weathe
stepping down as the u.s. olympic basketball coach. how about bobby mitchell? he was honored in his home town of hot springs, arkansas, today. talk about a hometown hero. he is the best. instead of playing major league baseball, he played football for the university of illinois. world-record holder in track. way to go, bobbie. >> i do not remember any opportunity i have had to mention my home town that i did not do it. i often say whenever i'm talking, if bobby mitchell can make it, you...
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he said the u.s. was once the leader in infrastructure. however, we're now falling behind other countries. secretary lahood blamed the lack of attention over the last few decades and he also attributed the pothole problem to inadequate funding for infrastructure in the current transportation bill which by the way only this time is for two years. lahood said this administration will have to come up with a bold plan to fix our highways and unsafe bridges. back to you. >> thank you, monika. >>> a new study warns that the number of alzheimer's cases in the u.s. is going to triple over the next decade. >> vinita nair introduces us to a woman helping her father with the disease and the impact it's having on his daughter and the family. >> reporter: amy lee takes care of her father benny who was diagnosed with alzheimer's disease about three and a half years ago. >> when he was first diagnosed, he would say like what's happening to me? i don't remember anything. or something's wrong. but now he's passed that phase because his language skills are
he said the u.s. was once the leader in infrastructure. however, we're now falling behind other countries. secretary lahood blamed the lack of attention over the last few decades and he also attributed the pothole problem to inadequate funding for infrastructure in the current transportation bill which by the way only this time is for two years. lahood said this administration will have to come up with a bold plan to fix our highways and unsafe bridges. back to you. >> thank you, monika....
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ashley judd is considering a run for the u.s. senate. she is feeling the heat of the campaign trail. a new at has been released mocking her hopes of joining -- gaining a kentucky seat. the message was taped by american crosswords. a d.c. woman who cut her body weight in half is dedicated to living a heart healthy life and sharing her journey. this is caroline a few years ago. she weighed more than 300 pounds. she dropped more than 176 pounds in less than two years and has written a book about her transformation. >> i do a combination of trx training and a little bit of cross fit with a personal trainer. you need to be patient and consistent. you get will get the results. >> her book is titled "half my size." she is headed on a national book and radio tour. we are back with a final loo >> it was an evolution will just it was an unusual situation on a california highway. cowboys were called out to corral the camel. the two-hour operation was a first for them. they got the big fellow back home. everyone made it without injuries. that is an
ashley judd is considering a run for the u.s. senate. she is feeling the heat of the campaign trail. a new at has been released mocking her hopes of joining -- gaining a kentucky seat. the message was taped by american crosswords. a d.c. woman who cut her body weight in half is dedicated to living a heart healthy life and sharing her journey. this is caroline a few years ago. she weighed more than 300 pounds. she dropped more than 176 pounds in less than two years and has written a book about...
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good for him. >>> new on the news edge, a u.s. senator under fire over a tweet some are calling racist. and an american war hero is dead. killed at the hands of one of his own. the details around the shooting. and following a news alert from alabama. new development of the hostage situation. [ announcer ] pillsbury grands biscuits. delicious. but say i press a few out flat... add some beef sloppy joe sauce... and cheese fold it all up and boom! i just made an unbeatable unsloppy joe pillsbury grands biscuits. let the making begin. faster than mandy can hang up on mr. monday. you hang up first. [ female announcer ] in just 60 seconds, you've got snack-defying, satisfying totino's pizza rolls. [ ringing ] it's on. let's roll. >>> 8 people are dead tonight out of an out of control tour into two other vehicles. >> the bus had no brakes and the driver yelled for someone to call 911. no one had sell service. details on this horrific crash. >> at least 8 people are dead and dozens of others hurt after a tour bus crash. hap
good for him. >>> new on the news edge, a u.s. senator under fire over a tweet some are calling racist. and an american war hero is dead. killed at the hands of one of his own. the details around the shooting. and following a news alert from alabama. new development of the hostage situation. [ announcer ] pillsbury grands biscuits. delicious. but say i press a few out flat... add some beef sloppy joe sauce... and cheese fold it all up and boom! i just made an unbeatable...
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the order came after allegations are torturing -- u.s. troops are torturing afghans. he wants the accused afghans handed over. the cuban leader will serve another five-year term but it will be his last. he announced today he will retire in 2018. the cuban national assembly says castro has called for senior leaders to hold off for more -- hold office for no more than two terms. a milestone moment witnessed by thousands. pope benedict delivered his final sunday blessing. as anne thompson explains, he prepares for retirement and it new controversy. >> during the final blessing of pope benedict. the 100,000 people not only got a blessing but they heard the pope give more reason for why he is retiring. he told the crowd got has called him on the mountain. -- god has called him on the mountain to live a life of prayer and meditation. he wants to live this life with the same kind of dedication but to do so in a way more appropriate for his age and strength. >> affection, closeness, and prayer. >> the event played out against the background of a new scandal. the priests what
the order came after allegations are torturing -- u.s. troops are torturing afghans. he wants the accused afghans handed over. the cuban leader will serve another five-year term but it will be his last. he announced today he will retire in 2018. the cuban national assembly says castro has called for senior leaders to hold off for more -- hold office for no more than two terms. a milestone moment witnessed by thousands. pope benedict delivered his final sunday blessing. as anne thompson...
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the u.s. postal service® no business too small. >> you are watching abc 7 news at 11:00, on your side. >> the countdown to mardi gras took on a violent turn in new orleans. those were gunshots that you heard their on crowded bourbon street as people gathered to mark the weekend before fat tuesday. a witness to the shooting tapes the incident and handed it to police. four people were injured. three are out of the hospital tonight. investigators say an argument preceded the shooting. they are still looking for three men they say were involved. the people are dead after a helicopter crash in los angeles during a film shoot. it happened around 4:00 this morning at a ranch. police say the ranch was being used as a location for a reality tv show. they are looking into the cause of the crash. >> the family of joe paterno says that the university rushed to judgment in the jerry sandusky sex abuse case. they released a report performed by a former attorney general -- he said the report diversity repor
the u.s. postal service® no business too small. >> you are watching abc 7 news at 11:00, on your side. >> the countdown to mardi gras took on a violent turn in new orleans. those were gunshots that you heard their on crowded bourbon street as people gathered to mark the weekend before fat tuesday. a witness to the shooting tapes the incident and handed it to police. four people were injured. three are out of the hospital tonight. investigators say an argument preceded the shooting....
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once it's in space, the u.s. geological survey will take over operations. >>> take a look at these photos. nasa says a solar flare happened over the weekend. it sent particles in the earth's direction. that likely isn't enough to pose a threat. they call the eruption minor but long in duration. nasa says the biggest effect here will likely be auroras near the north and south pole. >> the auroras are beautiful to see. we benefit in that way for sure. >> for sure. >>>let check had with tom kierein for a look at all the rain coming down. tom? >> yes, we've had a tenth to quarter of an inch of rain late last night. raining lightly in washington right now. we can see the jefferson memorial from the hd city camera. we've had a lot of the rain tapering off across northern virginia, the district into maryland. you see the areas in yellow and orange raining harder. right now in northern virginia, fairfax, loudoun, prince william, stafford, spotsylvania, just scattered light rain. a little bit of light rain, just sprinkles
once it's in space, the u.s. geological survey will take over operations. >>> take a look at these photos. nasa says a solar flare happened over the weekend. it sent particles in the earth's direction. that likely isn't enough to pose a threat. they call the eruption minor but long in duration. nasa says the biggest effect here will likely be auroras near the north and south pole. >> the auroras are beautiful to see. we benefit in that way for sure. >> for sure....
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. >> as for the future of u.s.- iran relations, both men urged this policy. >> i hope and pray at a time that we find a basis for dialogue. i feel strongly about that. >> very compelling. you have got a busy afternoon and evening. >> it is wonderful today. tomorrow, not so wonderful. a reminder it is still wintertime. let's get started here. during the day, some high in thin clouds moving across the area. there will get the care overnight as we pick up the influences of two storm systems but it is still delightful out there. aglow above the horizon still. a high of 47. 41 right now. 48 and 30. notice that the average i is up to 50 degrees and that trend will continue. the average high will be up to 51. all the signs that spring is coming but it is still wintertime. we still have wintertime weather patterns here. when the second storm develops it will affect us with a rain but it will be a split decision based on location. at higher elevations you are dealing with sleet or freezing rain. high pressure gets out of the way and allowing the clouds moved in and the storm complex lives in. it
. >> as for the future of u.s.- iran relations, both men urged this policy. >> i hope and pray at a time that we find a basis for dialogue. i feel strongly about that. >> very compelling. you have got a busy afternoon and evening. >> it is wonderful today. tomorrow, not so wonderful. a reminder it is still wintertime. let's get started here. during the day, some high in thin clouds moving across the area. there will get the care overnight as we pick up the influences of...
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u.s. he doubts the new pontiff will be an american. >> i don't think it would be seen as a -- very good thing if the pope who's supposed to be reminding governments of their responsibilities to build peace, if he were from the same super power. that's just a thought. >> cardinal served as a nonvoting secretary to an ailing cardinal during the 1978 conclave elected pope john paul the ii. he shared this nugget. michael angelo's depictment of the last judgment is an important reminder for the cardinals inside. >> i'm going to be judged on how open i am to the spirit and how faithful i am to what i hear in my heart. >> represents washington, dc, he's quite familiar with politics, but apparently he's leaving that here at home. >> read the paper and watch the television, you realize how intense the politicking on capitol hill in washington is. there's nothing like that in rome. >> most expected a new pope will be chosen in time to preside over holy week and the cardinal hopes to be back here in
u.s. he doubts the new pontiff will be an american. >> i don't think it would be seen as a -- very good thing if the pope who's supposed to be reminding governments of their responsibilities to build peace, if he were from the same super power. that's just a thought. >> cardinal served as a nonvoting secretary to an ailing cardinal during the 1978 conclave elected pope john paul the ii. he shared this nugget. michael angelo's depictment of the last judgment is an important reminder...
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u.s. forces in that country. the president is expected to outline his plan during tonight's state of the union address, but troop drawdown marks itself next -- the next phase of the president's plan. he wants to end the u.s.-led war in afghanistan by 2014. thank you for joining us. i'm jc hayward. >>> university of maryland students woke up to troubling news today. to of their fellow students are dead and a third student has been injured. plus are calling this a murder- suicide. it happened at their off campus housing in the 8700 block of 36th avenue after metzerott road in college park, maryland. delia goncalves has been covering this story all morning. she's live at the scene with the latest information. delia? >> reporter: jc, police are not yet identifying these three victims, but we can tell you that the third student, he's in the hospital right now expected to be okay. this is what we know happened. it was -- started insides the house with some kind of confrontation. it spilled out t
u.s. forces in that country. the president is expected to outline his plan during tonight's state of the union address, but troop drawdown marks itself next -- the next phase of the president's plan. he wants to end the u.s.-led war in afghanistan by 2014. thank you for joining us. i'm jc hayward. >>> university of maryland students woke up to troubling news today. to of their fellow students are dead and a third student has been injured. plus are calling this a murder- suicide. it...
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he asked congress to focus on attracting jobs to the u.s., training american workers, a centerpiece of his plan is fixing aging roads and bridges, putting construction workers back to work. this plan could reopen a fight with congress that he lost in his first term now calling for tens of billions of new dollars in spending on infrastructure. another proposal that's likely to face a fight, the president wants to raise the minimum hourly wage from the current $7.25 to $9 by the end of 2015. that could put pressure on small businesses at a time when they are still struggling. finally, the president called for both sides to find a solution before march 1. that's of course when automatic spending cuts hit the federal government, possibly furloughing tens of thousands of workers and hurting possibly military readiness. still we did not hear from either side a road map to head that off that seems to have any bipartisan appeal at this point. >> seems like they're willing to let it happen. >> i think it's going to happen at this point. i think all bets are that this sequester is going to happe
he asked congress to focus on attracting jobs to the u.s., training american workers, a centerpiece of his plan is fixing aging roads and bridges, putting construction workers back to work. this plan could reopen a fight with congress that he lost in his first term now calling for tens of billions of new dollars in spending on infrastructure. another proposal that's likely to face a fight, the president wants to raise the minimum hourly wage from the current $7.25 to $9 by the end of 2015. that...
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the u.s. postal service will scale back beginning in august. the agency says the move will save $2 billion a year. the post office reported nearly $16 billion in losses last year. meanwhile, as traditional mail scales back, today apple announced it delivered its 25 billionth song on aye tuitunes. >> watching a storm that could have a major impact across the northeast. >> storm team 4 chief meteorologist doug kammerer will let us know what we can expect. anything at all, doug for us? >> we know, we keep trying to look at the storms. keep trying to come our way. and they simply move out of our way. right now what we are dealing with the storm. and it does so, we will be watching the storm come close and then up the coast. new york, boston. high temperature. 49. low of 34. the tenth sunny day we have seen all winter long. seen a lot of clouds. a lot of cold days recently. looks like today the nicest day we will seen the next week. 35 degrees. current number. wind out of the northeast. 6 miles an hour. wind chill in the upper 20s. not too cold for
the u.s. postal service will scale back beginning in august. the agency says the move will save $2 billion a year. the post office reported nearly $16 billion in losses last year. meanwhile, as traditional mail scales back, today apple announced it delivered its 25 billionth song on aye tuitunes. >> watching a storm that could have a major impact across the northeast. >> storm team 4 chief meteorologist doug kammerer will let us know what we can expect. anything at all, doug for us?...
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will be the first modern half ton pickup in the u.s. with the diesel power option. even though diesel costs more at the pump, some drivers prefer it because it lasts longer and has a higher resale value. >>> this morning, three big auto makers have something to brag about -- having the most dependable vehicles. jd power and associate gave the honor to lexus, porsche, and lincoln. the survey looks at three-year -- 3-year-old vehicles and looks at whether the cars had things like engine failure, electronic glitches, excessive wind noise. mercedes-benz and toyota ranked among the best. jeep, mitsubishi, dodge, and landrover ranked at the bottom. >>> a drink that may be a popular choice for many at this hour is getting a new label. monster energy drinks will no longer be considered a dietary supplement but just a drink. its new label will list nutrition facts instead of supplement facts. the label will also include caffeine content. the company ceo says the move from a dietary supplement to a drink changes the federal guidelines it must follow. the company has been unde
will be the first modern half ton pickup in the u.s. with the diesel power option. even though diesel costs more at the pump, some drivers prefer it because it lasts longer and has a higher resale value. >>> this morning, three big auto makers have something to brag about -- having the most dependable vehicles. jd power and associate gave the honor to lexus, porsche, and lincoln. the survey looks at three-year -- 3-year-old vehicles and looks at whether the cars had things like engine...
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she could bring in $200,000 for each speech in the u.s. as much as $750,000 in asia or the middle east. clinton will reportedly speak for free on behalf half of causes she supports. she'll donate earnings to charity as well. >>> plenty of mark sanford in the coming weeks. >> more recently, i've experienced how none of us go through life without mistakes. but in their wake, we can learn a lot about grace, a god of second chances and be the better for it. >> the former south carolina governor is now running for congress in the palmetto state. this is his first ad in which he asks for a second chance after the scandal that tarnished his political career. if you remember, he vanished for several days while serving as governor four years ago. at first he claimed he was hiking the appalachian trail. he later admitted he was in argentina with his mistress. sanford will appear on the tonight show -- the "today" show after "news4 today." >>> a national trend says there is an overload of kindergarten through fifth grade teachers. but a shortage of m
she could bring in $200,000 for each speech in the u.s. as much as $750,000 in asia or the middle east. clinton will reportedly speak for free on behalf half of causes she supports. she'll donate earnings to charity as well. >>> plenty of mark sanford in the coming weeks. >> more recently, i've experienced how none of us go through life without mistakes. but in their wake, we can learn a lot about grace, a god of second chances and be the better for it. >> the former south...
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but many ordinary afghans say the u.s. is leaving too soon. >> over the next year, another 34,000 american troops will come home from afghanistan. this drawdown will continue and by the end of next year, our war in afghanistan will be over. >> reporter: president obama says the 11-year conflict is finally coming to a close. but as he put the finishing touches on his state of the union address, the war claimed another round of victims. afghan government officials say a nato air strike killed at least 10 civilians, half of them children, in the remote mountains of eastern afghanistan. killing the innocent while hunting insurgents has long made this conflict controversial. analysts say the country's violence will likely continue long after u.s. troops depart. >> i think what matters to them is getting their people out, getting their kids out, being able to talk about the victory but for afghans, that victory is continued war. >> reporter: the main task with bringing u.s. troops home is now general joseph doneford. he became t
but many ordinary afghans say the u.s. is leaving too soon. >> over the next year, another 34,000 american troops will come home from afghanistan. this drawdown will continue and by the end of next year, our war in afghanistan will be over. >> reporter: president obama says the 11-year conflict is finally coming to a close. but as he put the finishing touches on his state of the union address, the war claimed another round of victims. afghan government officials say a nato air...
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the u.s. park police tell us that charges are pending. >>> the fire that claimed the lives of two sisters in frederick county last month is ruled accidental. the girls, ages 3-6, were not able to escape when their meyersville home caught fire january 31st. the parents and two other children got out. investigators say the fire started when draperies came -- in contact with the baseboard heater. >>> and to some breaking news now. sky fox over the scene in potammy -- potomac and as you can see, the firefighters are up high on that ladder trying to put water on to the fire. we don't see flames now and they have probably been on the scene for awhile. quite a few firefighters are responding to the scene. it's the 14,000 block of willow green court and generally what they do is try to go to the hotspots. heat rises and so do flames. again, a house fire, sky fox over the scene and we'll keep you posted as this story develops. >>. and i to a weather alert. the blizzard conditions in oklahoma as a winte
the u.s. park police tell us that charges are pending. >>> the fire that claimed the lives of two sisters in frederick county last month is ruled accidental. the girls, ages 3-6, were not able to escape when their meyersville home caught fire january 31st. the parents and two other children got out. investigators say the fire started when draperies came -- in contact with the baseboard heater. >>> and to some breaking news now. sky fox over the scene in potammy -- potomac and...
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. >> on the floor of the u.s. senate thursday, a first step in what could be a stand off of former senator chuck hagel's nomination to be the next secretary of defense. >> on this vote the yays are 58. the nays are 40. >> confirmation remains in question. >> taken policy positions that i believe call into question the quality of his professional judgment on issues critical to national defense. >> senator john mccain and lindsay gram say they are opposing hagel about israel and troop surges in iraq which are at odds to u.s. policy. >> it was unnerving some of the things that came out of that hearing. created more questions and doubts than confidence. >> hagel, the former will you be pick an senator declined for appear to struggle in explaining decisions. >> we're right? >> i would defer in your judgment to sort that out. >> the committee deserves your judgment. >> republicans have sought to link confirmation to continued questions over the benghazi attack. white house responded to questions in a letter today while
. >> on the floor of the u.s. senate thursday, a first step in what could be a stand off of former senator chuck hagel's nomination to be the next secretary of defense. >> on this vote the yays are 58. the nays are 40. >> confirmation remains in question. >> taken policy positions that i believe call into question the quality of his professional judgment on issues critical to national defense. >> senator john mccain and lindsay gram say they are opposing hagel...
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the u.s. postal service® no business too small. >>>> remembering the victims of a recent murder-suicide. a third student was shot in the attack but he is recovering. an inside look at the place where every gun is traced. the tragedy of sandy hook continues -- contributed. >> how it is done. it is like taking a step back in time. >> it is a factory. the production of investigative leads. >> if every gun tells a story go-moku, then these are riding it. -- writing it. >> the story of how a fire arm is used in a crime. >> 400 traced more than 344,000 tons. the old-fashioned way. >> law enforcement does not recognize we do not have a big database. all the guns in it and all the purchasers' names. >> when law enforcement requests a trace, employees jump on the phone, calling the manufacturer then the retailers, until the owner is identified. vice and eight-hour day. >> a lot of phone calls. >> it is harder if the gun goes out of business. those records are sent here. more than 1 million records a m
the u.s. postal service® no business too small. >>>> remembering the victims of a recent murder-suicide. a third student was shot in the attack but he is recovering. an inside look at the place where every gun is traced. the tragedy of sandy hook continues -- contributed. >> how it is done. it is like taking a step back in time. >> it is a factory. the production of investigative leads. >> if every gun tells a story go-moku, then these are riding it. -- writing...
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the touch screen phone will go on sale in the u.s. next month. the q-10 smartphone with the keyboard, though, probably not going to get your hot little hands on that one in the u.s. till may or june. >>> the justice department says it has uncovered one of the largest credit card frauds of all time. 18 people were charged with creating fake identities to obtain tens of thousands of credit cards and stealing more than $200 million. it's a lot of money. f.b.i. says the credit card scam spanned 38 states, eight countries. the money was used to finance lavish lifestyles. >> i want a lav wyche -- lavish lifestyle but i want it legally. >> there you go and that's why you're in the news business. >> if they only put that ingenuity to something good. >> like counterter arrival or -- counterterrorism or something. thank you. >> you got it. >>> some parents really want to make their kids' sports a lot safer so they're coming to capitol hill to talk about it. >> every d.c. driver knows all about the pain and stress of traffic unless you work the early, early
the touch screen phone will go on sale in the u.s. next month. the q-10 smartphone with the keyboard, though, probably not going to get your hot little hands on that one in the u.s. till may or june. >>> the justice department says it has uncovered one of the largest credit card frauds of all time. 18 people were charged with creating fake identities to obtain tens of thousands of credit cards and stealing more than $200 million. it's a lot of money. f.b.i. says the credit card scam...
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u.s.. president barack obama say the tests do not make north korea more secure. he called it a highly provocative act that undermines regional stability and warrants action. several countries including germany, japan, and north korea's only ally china, joined the u.s. in the opposition. south koreans called it unforgivable. >> this government have investigating nuclear tests while their people are starving. this has to stop. >> this is very regrettable and i hope the south korean government working alongside the international community will stay strong so north korea will never be able to do it again. >> analysts say the timing of this is not a coincidence. this comes just aft -- just hours before the president's state of the union address. brianne carter, abc 7 news. >> if we are also learning details about the man suspected of opening fire in a delaware court house. law officials say the shooter was 68-year-old thomas. that identity has not been confirmed. christine belford was killed ye
u.s.. president barack obama say the tests do not make north korea more secure. he called it a highly provocative act that undermines regional stability and warrants action. several countries including germany, japan, and north korea's only ally china, joined the u.s. in the opposition. south koreans called it unforgivable. >> this government have investigating nuclear tests while their people are starving. this has to stop. >> this is very regrettable and i hope the south korean...
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today the u.s. supreme court will figure that out as the case of alonzo king takes center stagech he was arrested in 2009 on assault charges. police took dna and the sample matched dna collected from the victim and police then linked him to a 2003 rape. king's lawyers moved to suppress the evidence of the dna match saying the initial draw violated his constitutional rights. but the lower court found king guilty of first degree rape and sentenced him to life in prison. last april, the maryland court of appeals ruled against a key provision of the law opponents of the law say it runs over 4th amend ment ban on unreasonable serp and seizure. >> at the -- search and seizure. >> at the time of an arrest the body is searched and if there's a car the car can be searched. the supreme court said they can take a blood sample with a needle and strip search you. everybody gets fingerprinted. clearly they can put a q-tip on the side of your cheek for a second. >> reporter: all states require dna from individuals
today the u.s. supreme court will figure that out as the case of alonzo king takes center stagech he was arrested in 2009 on assault charges. police took dna and the sample matched dna collected from the victim and police then linked him to a 2003 rape. king's lawyers moved to suppress the evidence of the dna match saying the initial draw violated his constitutional rights. but the lower court found king guilty of first degree rape and sentenced him to life in prison. last april, the maryland...
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. >>> a wicked winter storm still hitting -- hitting the u.s. in some places, the thick snow brought cities to a standstill and cutting power, making trouble nearly impossible and we're getting windy, wet weather in our region tonight. >> and we have a few more hours to go. the road spray is tough to deal with and wins gusting close to 40 miles per hour and that is not easy on the roads but it's still liquid and not frozen. we have had a touch of frozen precip in the mountains but they have been allowed to expire and with a small amount. the sled watch is cancelled and we're not getting flooding rains but pockets of moderate rain like around gainesville and that is from south to northeast and expect that, oh, in the germantown area here the next little while as the rounds of rain continue and we think into the early morning hours, before it pulls on out, the bigger picture shows you that, once again, we have some frozen stuff in the mountains. little of significance. it's gusting to 38 in baltimore; 38 -- dulles and gaithersburg and d.c. a lot o
. >>> a wicked winter storm still hitting -- hitting the u.s. in some places, the thick snow brought cities to a standstill and cutting power, making trouble nearly impossible and we're getting windy, wet weather in our region tonight. >> and we have a few more hours to go. the road spray is tough to deal with and wins gusting close to 40 miles per hour and that is not easy on the roads but it's still liquid and not frozen. we have had a touch of frozen precip in the mountains...
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an internet activists who was under investigation by the u.s. government. he had other problems, credits suicide in january which anchored -- the fact committed suicide was sad, but anonymous was angry at the way the government went after them. gerri: and that is actually what is behind this attack. to you. anonymous, these fellows are angry, they don't like the way things are going. another trying to get a personal information. what do you make of this? >> anonymous is a very small percentage of the attacks going on. the ones that i was referring to are out and not a hard-core cyber criminals looking for financial gain. just want to stir up a hornet's nest and create chaos. they do a lot of harm, but the map of cyber security to break into bank accounts, especially business bank accounts and to break into businesses to steal intellectual property against a patented and permission before. sales information, that information is valuable. many companies in china don't want to actually invest in innovation. they would rather steal it. gerri: take the jobs. to
an internet activists who was under investigation by the u.s. government. he had other problems, credits suicide in january which anchored -- the fact committed suicide was sad, but anonymous was angry at the way the government went after them. gerri: and that is actually what is behind this attack. to you. anonymous, these fellows are angry, they don't like the way things are going. another trying to get a personal information. what do you make of this? >> anonymous is a very small...
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and that is a major outlet for funds expelled by the u.s. navy. >> tom fitzgerald tonight. >>> the national parks service released a himmor addressing the cuts and most of the $2.9 billion budget is for permanent spending like staff salaries, fuel, utilities, rent. national parks would offer fewer services, shorter hours. some areas might be restricted to visitors because of the staffing shortages. >>> the edge on maryland. state lawmakers were up late last night passing too 2 controversial measures. the senate democrats approved the change to sweeping gun control measures and a repeel of the death penalty. a committee voted to ban capitol punishment in the three states. the senators approved an amendment to a gun bill prohibiting anyone who is involuntarily committed to mental health from owning a handgun and includes an assault weapon's ban. both measures are heading to the full senate. >>> a vote may change the way virginia finances highways. a new compromised bill would replace the state's gasoline tax with a 3.5% wholesale tax, includin
and that is a major outlet for funds expelled by the u.s. navy. >> tom fitzgerald tonight. >>> the national parks service released a himmor addressing the cuts and most of the $2.9 billion budget is for permanent spending like staff salaries, fuel, utilities, rent. national parks would offer fewer services, shorter hours. some areas might be restricted to visitors because of the staffing shortages. >>> the edge on maryland. state lawmakers were up late last night passing...
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. >> no call for the alarms in the u.s., but the doctors, they should be aware of it. testing for this virus is paramount. >> this came from bats? how is it possible? >> we'll start with the new virus and where it came from. they know what it is and they will start tracking, so it is not a huge number. >> but amazing technology to find it isolated. so what about the infected rates? >> there is a case with a traveler from the u.k. that would go to the middle east. they come back home to spread it to other family members. so absolutely, it is possible. but it does not seem rampant. thousands of people were infected. hundreds died. >> no, not rampant, which is a good thing. thank you, anita brikman. >>> you might want to bundle up if you are headed out tonight. the cold weather is waiting. topper is here with a look at your weekend forecast. >>> and also ahead, the story behind this rather odd sight. it's a monkey and he is riding a dog. >>> for that storm system to dump a ton of road to the rockies, bringing along with the stuck cars and the slender benders. they found o
. >> no call for the alarms in the u.s., but the doctors, they should be aware of it. testing for this virus is paramount. >> this came from bats? how is it possible? >> we'll start with the new virus and where it came from. they know what it is and they will start tracking, so it is not a huge number. >> but amazing technology to find it isolated. so what about the infected rates? >> there is a case with a traveler from the u.k. that would go to the middle east....
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it is the future home of the u.s. coast guard headquarters. it would bring in relatively little tax revenue for the district. the fbi will had begin looking for proposals next month. >>> stay with us. "news4 today" continues right now at 5:00 a.m. >>> breaking news on whether or not oscar pistorius will be let out of jail. >>> we're tracking the impact this winter storm will have in the d.c. area starting in a few hours. good morning everyone. i'm aaron gilchrist. >>> i'm eun yang. welcome to "news4 today" for this friday febar
it is the future home of the u.s. coast guard headquarters. it would bring in relatively little tax revenue for the district. the fbi will had begin looking for proposals next month. >>> stay with us. "news4 today" continues right now at 5:00 a.m. >>> breaking news on whether or not oscar pistorius will be let out of jail. >>> we're tracking the impact this winter storm will have in the d.c. area starting in a few hours. good morning everyone. i'm aaron...
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authorities have already beefed up security at the u.s./mexico border in the hunt for christopher dorner and warned airports about him. police have put up billboards advertising the $1 million reward for information on dorner. so far the lapd says they've received more than 600 tips in this case. dorner is suspected of murdering three people and targeting other police officers as revenge for being fired from the force a few years ago. >>> new this morning, a united nations agency proposing stricter safety standards on airline batteries in the wake of the boeing 787 battery problems. the proposal would eliminate exemptions that allowed large lithe um eye on batteries to be shipped on passier planes. they're prone to short circuiting and can catch fire. boeing is testing new batteries after a series of problems last month. >>> right now, more than 4,000 passengers on a stranded cruise ship in the gulf of mexico are on their way to alabama. tugboats now towing the cruise chip triumph. the ship drifted so far north it decided to tow the ship t
authorities have already beefed up security at the u.s./mexico border in the hunt for christopher dorner and warned airports about him. police have put up billboards advertising the $1 million reward for information on dorner. so far the lapd says they've received more than 600 tips in this case. dorner is suspected of murdering three people and targeting other police officers as revenge for being fired from the force a few years ago. >>> new this morning, a united nations agency...
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their time to provide a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants curaren'tly in the u.s. >> and that is not about being in a hurry but trying to get it right. on behalf of the american people, and those who are suffering under an immigration system that and the work very well for anybody. >> both the house and senate curaren'tly drafting their own immigration bills, the president preparing to deliver his proposal next week. >>> president obama made his first trip as president to israel in the spring. while in the region, at least he will, he will visit the west bank and jordan. analysts say the president's trip could offer an opportunity to repair a strained relationship with the prime minister and the possibility for a breakthrough in the stalled negotiations between israelys and the palestinians. >>> the first bipartisan house bill to combat gun trafficking was announced today. the gun prevention act of 2013 makes firearms trafficking a federal crime and will impose stronger penalties on straw purchasers, those buying guns for felons. >> i have a problem for people who
their time to provide a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants curaren'tly in the u.s. >> and that is not about being in a hurry but trying to get it right. on behalf of the american people, and those who are suffering under an immigration system that and the work very well for anybody. >> both the house and senate curaren'tly drafting their own immigration bills, the president preparing to deliver his proposal next week. >>> president obama made his...